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Interview:

Chi-Wook Park

Tanning Bed WARNING!

How to make homemade soap

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About the Editor Nataly Nayoung Pak was born in Seoul,

South Korea and lived in Korea her entire life. She

was born in December 22nd, 1993 as an only child

of a happy Korean American family. After finishing

her elementary school years in Seoul, she went to

Taejon Christian International School (TCIS) in

Daejeon, Korea. Her experience in living in the

boarding program of TCIS has built Nataly into a

person who values relationship with people very

much. Her interest in skin care began as she ex-

perienced different affects of different skin care

products on her skin.

Greetings! Hope you all are enjoying the

nice breeze of the relatively short spring of 2010. I

also hope you are taking care of your sensitive skin as summer approaches. This

time of the year is vital in skin care because our skin goes through sudden change

in condition as the weather changes. Hopefully, during this essential time for our

skin, LUEUR will provide you with all the helpful information needed.

Skin has become one of the major factors in defining beauty in our society.

Society’s interest in having healthier and better-looking skin is increasing as many

cosmetic companies are promoting new and advanced skincare products. There-

fore, LUEUR is especially for the costumers of skincare products. Our ultimate

objective is to inform you with information on using skincare products along with

some helpful tips about skincare. We are hopeful of helping you with using the

right type of skincare products the right way in order for you to have a more

beautiful and a healthier skin. We certainly hope that you enjoy our magazine and

get a nice glimpse of how to manage your skin!

Sincerely,

Nataly Pak

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To the Editor:

Re: ―Is organic really organic and natural really

natural?‖

By Nataly Pak

From the last issue of NUEUR, I have read

about the advantages and the disadvantages of all-

natural skin care. It has been a great help for me

personally because I have been interested in

organic skin care. Through the article, I was able

to know to what extent I should use the terms,

―organic,‖ or ―natural.‖ As much as I appreciated

the article, I think there are some points that need

to be cleared out.

The article stated that the chemical trying to

neutralize and balance the toxic from the skin care

product will somehow harm our skin. Yes, this is

true. However, all-natural substances seemed to

have, obviously, less toxic than non-all-natural

materials. The level of harmfulness had to clearly

be stated because when all-natural and normal

skin care products are compared, it is clearly all-

natural skin care products that is healthier for our

skin.

All-natural skin care products have a

downside of having less concentration which can

mean lower effectiveness. However, it was nice to

know how costumers can easily get convinced

with over exaggeration of companies’ marketing.

It is important to now for yourself what is good or

bad.

The writer is a university student.

R ANDOM

SKIN CARE TIPS Grapes Grapes have various vitamins other than glucose and fructose. These enhance the action of skin cells, are good for reviving skin and have detoxification effects. Watermelon Watermelons provide water to skin that is exhausted by strong heat and are also good for easing fatigue their large great amounts of glucose and fructose. Tomatoes Tomatoes have lots of pectin, a vegetable fiber. They help blood circulation, which is vital for a good complexion. Apply the pulp of a tomato liberally to the face and leave for an hour. Then wash off with warm water. Cucumber Cucumber is a surprising beauty secret for the skin, with its hydrating, nourishing and astringent properties. Corn Corn is effective for preventing

dryness and aging of your skin since it has lots of lecithin and vitamin E.

1. Do you think that eating chocolate or greasy

French fries is what has caused the acne on your

face? Wrong answer. In fact, food does not relate

to the excess oil production and bacteria that

causes most acne. But, a healthy diet will help

your body to fight off the bacteria more

successfully and therefore should be a party of

any good skin care regimen.

2. Do you wash your face with the same bar of soap

that you use on your body? This could be a problem.

Most soap will draw out and cause your body to lose

the necessary oils that it needs to stay soft and

comfortable. You should always use a facial specific

wash for your face.

3. Exfoliating is a key ingredient and a skin care fact

not to miss. There is no doubt that we all need to have

exfoliating treatments done but you can often

purchase these products right from the web. No need

for a solon trip here. Instead, purchase a good quality

product that will help to exfoliating the skin and get

rid of dead skin cells there. Those cells feed bacteria

and they also cause your pores to become blocked

leading to unhealthy skin.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Skin-Care-Facts:-What % 92s-Really-

True?&id=273606

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TANNING

BEDS VS . FDA The so-called ―tanning tax‖ has been

added to the costumers of tanning beds due

to the risk of getting tanned via tanning

beds. The Obama administration taxed the

tanning salons with 10% tax to insure the

health of the citizens.

It was finalized that the tanning beds

may raised the costumers of tanning beds

under the age of 30’s risk of having

Melanoma to 75%. It was suggested that to

prevent such harmful skin cancer, there

should be a precautious warnings about the

tanning beds like the warning sign on the

cigarette boxes. The reason why this issue

is being dealt so sensitively is because

Melanoma is the deadliest skin cancer that

a person can get which is not easily cured.

Additionally, 90 percent of all American

Melanoma skin tumor patients got the

disease because of exposure to ultraviolet

radiation. The government and health

organizations needed to reduce the number

of patients dying from Melanoma.

It was confirmed that UV radiation

tanning was safe under FDA rules.

However, after this being proved false,

individuals as well as associations such as

Melanoma Research Foundation and the

Food and Drug Administration are paying

closer attention to the health factors of this

device. Some agencies have already

suggested to move the tanning beds into

―the highest cancer risk category,‖ and to

label it as ―carcinogenic to humans.‖

However, the controversy of this

matter comes from the Indoor Tanning

Association. They stated that many of the

customers are fully aware of the benefits of

the device as well. Their argument is that

the claims about the effects of tanning beds

are exaggerated and therefore the tax

should not be added even if the original tax

of 5% is reduced.

While lawmakers look deeper into

this case, it is suggested that the costumers

stay cautious about the risks of accessing

the tanning beds. The Tanning Bed Cancer

Control Act of 2010 has been made in the

House. It is hopeful that through this Act,

the awareness will arise regarding the

health related factors by tanning beds.

Royce-Bartlett, Lindy. "Additional FDA tanning bed rules sought." CNN (2010): 1. Web. 29 Apr 2010. <http://

edition.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/03/25/tanning.bed.fda/index.html>.

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Before getting off the car,

the child’s mom covers her

daughter with sunscreen lotion of

SPF 30, head-to-toe. After play-

ing for few hours, the daughter’s

skin turned pink as watermelon.

To prevent further sunburn, the

mom reapplied the sunscreen

over and over again. Although the

sunscreen claimed to be water

resistant and to have all-day pro-

tection, it didn’t seem to stay on

for a long time. The child’s mom

had to reapply the lotion not only

on to her daughter, but also to

herself and her husband numer-

ous times. At the end of the day,

the sunscreen bottle was empty.

From a young age, we are

very much used to putting sun-

screen on every summer. It al-

most seems like it is one of all

mother’s job to keep reminding

themselves to apply sunscreen on

their child regularly. As we grow

older, we start to hear how im-

portant it is to protect our skin

from the harmful sun rays. How-

ever, do we really know why it is

so crucial and what it really does?

Why apply the sunscreen so

strenuously? Does it even do its

job?

Why use sunscreen?

For years, dermatologists empha-

sized how important it is to pro-

tect our skin from ultraviolet rays

from the sun. Additionally, we

should all know ―that more than

90 percent of all skin cancers are

caused by sun exposure; that the

risk for a future skin cancer dou-

bles with five or more sunburns;

and that while the jury is still out,

the risk of future melanoma, the

deadliest form of skin cancer,

may well be increased by even

one blistering sunburn in child-

hood.‖ (BRODY 1) Symptoms

of melanoma caused by sunburn

include edema, itching, peeling

skin, rash, nausea, fever, and

syncope. This most deadly skin

cancer is known to be difficult

to heal from. Sunburn can occur

in less than 30 seconds but that

is not how skin starts to react

with skin cancer. When skin

molecules are exposed to the

sun to the point when skin starts

to get sunburned over many

times is when the disease starts

to spread. Although there may

be other alternatives to sun-

screen such as the sun protec-

tive clothing, it is strongly sug-

gested that we use sunscreen.

Issues regarding sunscreen

Knowing that sun ex-

posure will damage our skin,

applying sunscreen became a

part of our skin-care routine.

Recently, with the increase in

sunscreen demand, there has

been some questions and con-

troversies concerning the effec-

tiveness of the sunscreen, the

over exaggeration of the prod-

uct descriptions, and the safety

of the sunscreens.

The back of sunscreen

bottles claims, ―All-day Protec-

tion! Ultra Sweat-proof! Total

Block! Continuous Protection!

Ultra Sport! Instant Protection!

Extra UVA Protec-

tion!‖ (SINGER 1) Connecti-

cut’s attorney general, Richard

Blumenthal, said that most sun-

TRUTH BE TOLD : SUNSCREEN

TIPS?! ● DERMATOLOGISTS

USUALLY SUGGEST IT

TAKES ABOUT 2 TA-

BLESPOONS OF YOUR

SUNSCREEN SKIN

CARE PRODUCT TO BE

EFFECTIVE.

● MOST OF US HAVE

SUNSCREEN LEFTOVER

FROM PREVIOUS SEA-

SONS IN OUR MEDI-

CINE CABINET.

IF WE ARE USING THE

SUNSCREEN APPROPRI-

ATELY, THE BOTTLE

SHOULD BE USED UP

FAIRLY QUICKLY

● A FAMOUS DERM A-

TOLOGIST ONCE SAID

THAT AMERICANS AP-

PLY SUNSCREEN LIKE

PERFUME–THEY DAB

IT ON INSTEAD OF AP-

PLYING THE SUN-

SCREEN GENEROUSLY

TO ALL EXPOSED

BODY SURFACES. IT’S

BEST TO APPLY THE

SUNSCREEN ABOUT 1/2

HOUR BEFORE EXPO-

SURE—AND TO RE-

APPLY AFTER SWEAT-

ING OR SWIMMING. admin., . "How much sunscreen should you apply?."

skin care products (2009): 1. Web. 26 May 2010.

<http://www.skincareproducts.com/2009/10/07/how-

much-sunscreen-should-you-apply/>.

screens are deceptively and

misleadingly labeled, most

perniciously to give consum-

ers a false sense of security.

(SINGER 1) Dermatologists

stated that the SPF level may

be accurate but other descrip-

tions such as ―all-day protec-

tion,‖ and ―absolute water

proof,‖ may be misleading.

The label issues have been an

on-going issue between the

F.D.A. and the production

companies. Whilst the contro-

versies, the consumers are

confused what to rely upon.

However, the applica-

tion of sunscreen is still

strongly encouraged. Well,

here is the ultimate truth: sun-

screens can impede sunburn

and lower the incidence of at

least one form of skin cancer in

humans. (SINGER 1) Sun-

screen alone cannot protect us

completely or even enough.

Then how do we prevent from

harming our skin? Although

some consumers worry about

getting less vitamin D from the

sun because of the sunscreen,

sunscreen is yet the best choice.

According to all of the derma-

tologists’ suggestion, Sun-

screen should be put on regu-

larly since the skin damage we

get from the UV ray is far

more influential than consum-

ing vitamin D. In fact, we do

consume enough vitamin D

even with our sunscreens on.

Because there is no

choice but to apply sunscreen

to prevent sunburn, F.D.A. has

made new rules to pass the

labeling of products. Although

the effect of it will show few

years later, the consumers can

actually know what they are

getting from the drug store

because of these new restric-

tions. (SINGER 1)

Reaching for sunscreen

on the shelves of drug stores be-

fore summer vacation seems like

an ordinary scene. However, if we

keep in mind what the product

actually contains and what the

performance of it can do to us, we

should be getting the most of how

sunscreen can benefit us.

BRODY, JANE. "Saving Young Skin

From the Sun’s Perils ." New York Times

19 June 2007: 1. Web. 26 May 2010.

<http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/19/

health/19brod.html>.

PARKER-POPE, Tara. "Sunscreen

Safety Is Called Into Question ." New

York Times 22 July 2008: 1. Web. 29 May

2010. <http://

www.nytimes.com/2008/07/22/

health/22well.html?_r=1>.

SINGER, Natasha. "Do Sunscreens Have

You Covered?." New York Times 5 July

2007: 1. Web. 26 May 2010. <http://

www.nytimes.com/2007/07/05/

fashion/05skin.html>.

SINGER, NATASHA . "F.D.A. Plans

New Labeling for Sunscreen ." New York

Times 24 Aug. 2007: 1. Web. 26 May

2010. <http://

www.nytimes.com/2007/08/24/

health/24sunscreen.html>.

Then, there is the safety issue.

Dr. Warwick L. Morison, pro-

fessor of dermatology at Johns

Hopkins and chairman of the

Skin Cancer Foundation’s

photobiology committee,

quoted, ―using this scale [the

sunscreen rating system] to say

a sunscreen offers good pro-

tection or bad protection is

junk science.‖ (PARKER-

POPE 1) But there weren’t

enough evidence to firmly

state that the system is inaccu-

rate. Also, an analysis done by

the Centers for Disease Con-

trol and Prevention concluded

that 97 percent of the sun-

screen samples had oxyben-

zone which is a chemical

harmful to our skin. However,

they have also observed that

the harmful reaction to our

skin caused by oxybenzone

only occurs when the ultravio-

let light reached sunscreen that

had penetrated the skin.

(PARKER-POPE 1) Therefore,

the one solution happens to be

keep applying sunscreen to

block ultraviolet radiation. The

Center also suggested not to

just focus on sunscreen but to

protect in a package: wearing a

hat, staying out of the sun, etc.

So the answer boils

down to this: application of

sunscreen is essential in order

to lessen the chance of getting

skin cancer, especially mela-

noma. Although the slogans

stated for marketing purpose

on the sunscreens are not

100% reliable, consumers

should remember that sun-

screen is only one step of skin

protection from UV ray expo-

sure. Therefore sunscreen

should be applied to our skin

continuously despite the fact

that it is very easy to forget to

put on sunscreen every day.

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HOW TO:

HOMEMADE SOAP

You’ll need...

● A small plastic dishpan about 10``12``

● A glass of enamel 2-quart saucepan

● 1 can of lye, 12 ounces

● 3 pounds of lard

● Plastic gloves

● Water

You’ll do...

1. Pour 3 cups of very cold water (refrigerate water

overnight first) into the 2-quart saucepan.

2. Slowly and carefully add the lye, a little bit at a

time, stirring it with the a wooden or plastic utensil.

(Use plastic gloves for this; test them for holes

first.) Do not breathe the vapor or lean over the

container or have children nearby. Above all _use

no metal_. The mixture will get very hot. In olden

days, a sassafras branch was used to stir,

imparting a fragrance and insect deterrent for

mosquitoes, lice, fleas and ticks.

3. Let cool at least one hour in a safe place.

Meanwhile, the unwrapped lard should be

warming up to room temperature in the plastic

dishpan.

4. Slowly and carefully, pour the lye solution into

the dishpan with the lard. The lard will melt. Mix

thoroughly, at least 15 minutes, until it looks like

thick pudding.

5. Let it set until the next morning, then cut it into

bars. It will get harder after a few days. Then

package.

If you wish to make soap based on olive oil, use

about 48 ounces. It may need to harden for a

week.

For more information visit:

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LUEUR OPNION: SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Skin Care Product Navigation By Nataly Pak

The industry of skin care product is

growing larger every day as the society’s

attention to beauty care focuses heavily on

beautiful and healthy skin. The industry

promotes new products every day and society

strives for new and advanced skin care

products to maintain or improve their skin

conditions. But the problem is that the people

seem to fix in their skin to the product these

days while it should be the other way around.

This may be an obvious result of desiring

better skin. However, people look everywhere

around the world to get better products (which

does not mean better skin for them). The

previous issue of this magazine suggested that

the efforts in looking for better product will

eventually lead to better skin since science

and technology in making better products is

improving. Although this may be true to some

extent, it can be misleading.

The skin care products are there for you

to improve your skin. You do not, at all, need

to match yourself to the products. It seems

like many consumers are trying to get the

newest and the most expensive product as

many as they possible can in the market. They

also use a product in order to use another

without knowing what their skin actually

needs. I personally think that, in this method,

the skin care products are used excessively.

Yes, it is very helpful to put sunscreens, add

collagens, consume vitamin E, treat acne, and

much more. But are these all necessary for

everyone globally? According to a research,

having thousands of steps at night in applying

skin care products had no better results than

just applying lotion every night. It seems

almost like a waste to look for too much and

expect too much from the skin care products.

A way to prevent excess use and buy of

skin care products is raising awareness.

Selling products in one set will automatically

tempt the consumers to buy the entire package

and use them all. However, it will be very

effective if the product contain several

functions. There are some products like this

already. Also, skin care product consumers

should pay more attention in product selection.

There are some ingredients to look for and to

avoid. If the consumers are more aware these

small aspects, they will be able to lessen

excessive usage of unnecessary products.

The most important step of skin care is

the product selection. And during this process,

it is vital to remember that it is best to know

your personal skin type. The key to beautiful

and healthy skin is finding the right skin care

product-not using thousands of any products

at once.

"Facial Skin Care Products." skin care products (2010): 1. Web.

29 May 2010. <http://www.skincareproducts.com/2010/01/13/

facial-skin-care-products/>.

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INTERVIEW:

CHI-WOOK PARK

Interview with Chi-Wook Park: head manager of “fresh”

Chi-Wook Park, the current head manager of the natural cosmetic brand, ―fresh,‖ Korea

branch, had a lot to talk about even through e-mailing. He managed to take some time from his busy

work to help the public to understand the importance of natural skin care and some misconceptions

of it.

Chi-Wook Park, after graduating a business school in New York, U.S.A., didn’t immediately

start his job as the top coordinator of the well-known cosmetic company. After working in several

other companies, he finally launched a Korea branch for ―fresh,‖ which was a success.

* What is the trend this spring and summer in terms of skin care?

The unique thing about this year’s trend is that it is changing rapidly. However, it is very

focused on the most basic skin care such as cleansing. As summer approaches, costumers

seem to pay greater attention to cleansing. Cleansing is actually the most important step in

skin care. Also organic sunscreens are great seller as well.

* Which product is a hit these days?

Obviously, anti-ageing products are the steady seller. However, I have noticed that the

demand in whitening serum decreased especially in Asia. Whitening and brightening

products were selling very well here in Korea even until last fall. However, right now, having

clear skin and having nice skin tone seems to be the greater matter.

* Has demand in skin care product change over the past few years?

I started this job about five years ago and there definitely has been a continuous increase in

the demands of skin care products. The only difference would be the type of products sold in

different seasons.

* What seems to be the biggest problem when consumers select their products?

It is great to try new things but sometimes it seems like some consumers do not consider their

own skin type and buy what seems nice. What you hear outside is not the review from

yourself. Just keep in mind of those comments and still focus on buying ―your‖ skin care

products.

* What are some helpful tips that you would like to advise to the product users?

I would like to emphasize that it is not how much you use-it’s about how regularly, and

continuously, and how well you apply the products. Sometimes it is misunderstood that

following all the steps that the companies suggest is the best way. This is not true. Everyone

has different kinds of skin. Those are just suggestions and the most important thing in

mastering skin care is finding your own way that fits your type of skin.

* What is so special about fresh?

We believe that nice and healthy skin starts from clean skin. We try our best to produce the

most organic and healthy lotion, essence, toner, etc. Our products are safe and beneficial at

the same time.

As many organic cosmetic companies suggest, the best way to use the all-natural products

effectively is to know your skin and select the products accordingly-don’t overdo. Park ended his

interview by emphasizing the significance of skin care product selections.

VAVELTA? EDITORIAL

Controversy on the new anti-aging treatment

May 25, 2010

By Nataly Pak

Intercytex, a British biomedical company, has recently introduced the newest anti-

aging treatment, Vavelta. ―Vavelta is a clear liquid derived from baby’s foreskin, donated by

mothers who had their babies just circumcised.‖ (Black 1) The liquid is used to be injected

into adult’s damaged skin caused by burns and acnes. The results are promising so far. It

claims to be permanent and that it ―rejuvenate and revitalize damaged, aging skin from the

inside by actually repopulating the lower skin layers with millions of healthy young skin

cells.‖ ("SKIN CARE AND BEAUTY" 1)

The dermatologists seem to find this method interesting and impressive. However, they

suggest further investigation on the liquid. Because of the potential downsides such as

infection, the dermatologists are hesitant to adapt this treatment to the U.S.

Using the foreskin of newly circumcised baby under mother’s agreement seems

abnormal. However, this method does not make the cells make its own collagen by itself but

directly injects the collagen into the skin. Just a small amount of the foreskin will make

hundreds of Vavelta because the cells can reproduce. Unlike other anti-aging cream, Botox,

and many other skin treatments, Vavelta claims to be permanent and to make the liquid

actually turn into a part of the cells of injected skin.

Currently, Vavelta is going through trials. If it wins the FDA approval, it will begin its

work in the United States. However, that would be at least three or four year later. And the

prediction is that mass population will want to experience the treatment.

This new wave in the field of anti-ageing has some controversy along with it. Since it is

still using human’s tissue and injecting it into another human body, the treatment brings a

high potential of certain group of people going against this treatment.

The controversy upon the viability of the new anti-aging treatment is and will be an on

-going debate. People want to get rid of wrinkles and look younger. However, some people

wouldn’t want the treatment knowing what it is made out of. Considering many areas like

cosmetics, medical, religious, and etc., the controversy seems to build bigger gap, not making

any progress in consensus. However, the FDA’s approval or disapproval will soon be

announced and that will finalize and determine the introduction of Vavelta to the U.S. As

much as the benefits are clearly shown, the cons should be considered thoroughly before this

topic becomes a nation-wide debate.

Black, Rosemary . "Vavelta may be the new wave in anti-aging treatment." Daily News 18 Nov. 2008: 1.

Web. 25 May 2010. <http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2008/11/18/2008-11-

18_vavelta_may_be_the_new_wave_in_antiaging.html#>.

"Beauty Controversy: Using Foreskin from Circumcised New Borns for Anti-Ageing." SKIN CARE AND

BEAUTY (2009): 1. Web. 25 May 2010. <http://skincarebeautyproduct.blogspot.com/2009/01/using-

foreskin-from-circumcised-new.html>. 10

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